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Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Philippines. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Philippines and to apply online, please visit our ERA Site.
All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.
NOTE: The Human Resources Office will contact you by email or phone if your application has progressed to the next step in the recruitment process. You do not need to contact Human Resources office to follow-up.
Please note that job vacancies in U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA), Peace Corps, and American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) manage their own recruitment processes and will not be processed through the ERA System.Applicants who are interested to apply to these agencies may still check their vacancies on our job page but should follow the application process provided in each of their vacancy.
Job Opportunities at the U.S Embassy in the Philippines
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team.
This page contains reminders, application instructions and policies, and guides for a successful application through ERA.
Frequently Asked Questions about Local Employment
Visit this page to find answer on the commonly asked important questions about employment and process of applying.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.
View detailed descriptions of the Foreign Service Officer career tracks, the Foreign Service Specialist career paths, Civil Service opportunities, and the Consular Fellows Program.
Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Please note that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) manages their own recruitment process. Applications to this agency will NOT be processed on ERA system. Applicants who are interested to apply to their vacancies should follow the application process provided in each of their vacancy announcement.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)
Please note that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) in the Philippines manages their own recruitment process. Applications to this agency will NOT be processed on ERA system. Applicants who are interested to apply to their vacancies should follow the application process provided in each of their vacancy announcement.
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
Please note that the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) in the Philippines manages their own recruitment process. Applications to this agency will NOT be processed on ERA system. Applicants who are interested to apply to their vacancies should follow the application process provided in each of their vacancy announcement.
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